Classic Lifeguard - Non-injury incident

DATE
05/23/2005 22:15 MST
PROGRAM
Classic Lifeguard
VENDOR
Own Part 135
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 7200
Page, AZ 86040
WEATHER
Clear. Not a factor
AIRCRAFT_TYPE
Bell 407
TAIL#
N407MJ
TEAM
Pilot, Flight Nurse, Flight Paramedic. No injuries reported. Patient
on board.
DESCRIPTION
Flight Originated from Page, AZ going to Phoenix, AZ. Flight was
routine for first 50 minutes. Near Flagstaff, AZ a faint smell of
smoke was detected, shortly thereafter a flash was seen at the
overhead panel. After which, position lights and all communications
went dead. Flight was diverted to Flagstaff airport & precautionary
landing was made. Flight crew transported patient by ground to
Flagstaff Medical Center.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Maintenance Department later learned that there was a loose screw on
the avionics master switch causing it to arch and overheat. Repairs
were completed and aircraft was returned to service.
SOURCE
Matt Stein, Program Director
VIA
David Kearns, CONCERN Coordinator
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